UPDATE - Man in standoff shot and killed by officer

UPDATE - Man in standoff shot and killed by officer

According to an earlier report the man threatened to kill officers when they approached his home near Ashford.

A man was shot and killed by officers Monday after a standoff that lasted several hours. It’s not immediately clear what led to the shooting.

According to an earlier report the man threatened to kill officers when they approached his home near Ashford. The standoff on Whittaker Road lasted for about five hours.He is believed to have been wanted on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

The man’s name is not being made public at this time.

UPDATE - The man has been identified as Michael Clayton McNeil.

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